A Separate Peace

Written by : John Knowles

A Separate Peace

Written by : John Knowles

Overall Theme

People create their own enemies, fight against them, and still blame others for their own actions.

Summary

Gene Forrester is a student at Devon School in New Hampshire. During the school year Gene becomes real close to his roommate Finny, who happens to be outgoing and really athletic, the exact opposite of Gene. Through out the book the two boys have struggles with each other, fight over obstacles and Gene realizes who the enemy has become.